Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
queretaroana
ID:
1333833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez-Cháv. & Zamudio

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 115: 55 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346287

Common Names

  • Eugenia queretaroana
  • Querétaro Eugenia
  • Querétaro Eugenia Plant

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Description

Eugenia queretaroana (also called Queretaro Cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Queretaro region of Mexico. It grows in dry forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 10 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Eugenia queretaroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eugenia queretaroana flower is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugenia queretaroana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eugenia queretaroana

Eugenia queretaroana can be found in the mountains of Mexico.

Eugenia queretaroana FAQ

What type of plant is Eugenia queretaroana?

Eugenia queretaroana is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family.

Where does Eugenia queretaroana grow?

Eugenia queretaroana is native to Mexico.

What is the lifespan of Eugenia queretaroana?

Eugenia queretaroana is an evergreen shrub with a lifespan of several years.

Species in the Eugenia genus

Eugenia conduplicata, Eugenia magna, Eugenia manickamiana, Eugenia myrciariifolia, Eugenia rizziniana, Eugenia seithurensis, Eugenia yatuae, Eugenia subreticulata, Eugenia bergii, Eugenia belloi, Eugenia breedlovei, Eugenia cararensis, Eugenia cerrocacaoensis, Eugenia chavarriae, Eugenia cocosensis, Eugenia coibensis, Eugenia corusca, Eugenia earthiana, Eugenia esteliensis, Eugenia farinacea, Eugenia galbaoensis, Eugenia gomezii, Eugenia grayumii, Eugenia grijalvae, Eugenia hammelii, Eugenia hartshornii, Eugenia herrerae, Eugenia intibucana, Eugenia inversa, Eugenia lempana, Eugenia liesneri, Eugenia lithosperma, Eugenia locuples, Eugenia magniflora, Eugenia mcphersonii, Eugenia molinae, Eugenia monteverdensis, Eugenia paloverdensis, Eugenia quercetorum, Eugenia riosae, Eugenia sancarlosensis, Eugenia selvana, Eugenia shimishito, Eugenia tilarana, Eugenia verruculata, Eugenia zuchowskiae, Eugenia churutensis, Eugenia darcyi, Eugenia shettyana, Eugenia conchalensis,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
Erandi Sánchez-Chávez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Cháv.' in the authors string.